Archive for the ‘Wedding Day’ Category

Spotted: Abi & Tyson (Purple Wedding)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Just one more week, and I’ll be living in Paris.
I keep writing this down to see if it finally sinks in. But no, not yet.
Talk about bittersweet! I am so happy with the prospects of breathing/eating/sleeping/walking in such a wonderful city, but the thought of being so far away from those whom I love (AGAIN!) almost kills me.
Sure it’s only 12 weeks, and  sure I’ve been far from home (Brazil) for 4 years now and so should be used to the feeling of missing someone.
But no. I can’t and I won’t; it’s a fact.
Every single day it rips me apart. And every single day it will be that way. Even in Paris.
I need this, though. I need to be fueled up in hope, beauty, freedom. And I know I will find this there.
You just wait n’see.

Abi & Tyson
10.21.2011


xoxo,

P

Spotted: A Navy, Blush, and Gold Wedding

Monday, December 12th, 2011

I woke up this morning and found a lovely surprise at  Grey Likes Weddings. Some of my images are being featured over there. How exciting!
About a month ago, I had the privilege of attending the  Shoot This Not That workshop by Summer Watkins. This workshop is for photographers who want to discuss and practice techniques for getting their work published, and it was just what I needed.
As part of the workshop, I got to shoot this styled event. I mixed film and digital, and I am in love with the results.
Everything about this shoot is impeccably fabulous, so make sure to check out the list of vendors on the bottom. They are AMAZING.

Genius Behind Workshop and Styling // Summer Watkins

Florals and Styling // Bloom Box Designs

Stationery // Papermade Design

Dress // Enzoani

Hair // Hair by Merr

Makeup // Crystal Vigil

Venue // Surf and Sand Laguna Beach, CA

Guest Speaker // Jeannie Savage from Details Details

Linens // Wildflower Linens

Groom’s Bow Tie // Starboard Clothing

Bride’s Sandals // Fibi & Clo

 

Photographers and Florists

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Guys, listen up.
I’ve been to tons of weddings right? I’ve seen tons of wedding related stuff, right? I have a pinterest board called “All things wedding” with like a bajilion pins, right? I sleep and breathe weddings, right?
So freaking TRUST ME when I say: you need a good florist. You need pretty flowers. Like, for real.
I’m telling you that once you get your photographer, the florist should be immediately the next person you need to book!
It doesn’t even matter at what venue your wedding will be at. A good floral design will always make your wedding look beautiful.
Have your wedding in your backyard, for goodness sake, and save up the money to invest in flowers! You won’t regret it.
And if it’s not asking too much, have flowers for your bridals too. It makes a huge difference.

I take this flower business so serious that last Saturday, I threw a bouquet together 20 minutes before heading to a bridal session, because my bride didn’t have a bouquet. I used the flowers her fiance had given her earlier that day, grabbed a few leaves from my frontyard, and made it happen.
No, this does not mean you should buy the flowers yourself and skip hiring a florists. Don’t. I’m just trying to say that it’s super important, that’s all.
Plus, I want to brag about my bouquet, cuz really- for someone who has never done this before, having 20 minutes and a few flowers and coming up with this… is pretty LEGIT.

Now, if you don’t want your photographer doing all the floral work, my all time favorite Utah floral designer is Sarah Winward of Honey of a Thousand Flowers. She is brilliant, and wish every client of mine would hire her. DO IT!

My Masterpiece:

Love,
P

Anyone getting married/eloping/honeymooning in Paris?

Monday, December 5th, 2011

In 1 1/2 months, I’ll be in Paris. I’ll eat, breath and sleep BEAUTY.
In fact, I’m so certain that I will be bombarded with pretty things that I am tempted to order 500 rolls of film straight from the manufacturer.
One thing saddens me, however. I’ll have no wedding related gig while there. I decided to do this crazy Paris thing just recently, leaving me no time to search for peeps over there.
I can’t  think of something as wasteful  as that, can you?
I mean, sure, I’ll do plenty of editorial and personal shoots. But imagine if I could shoot a wedding?

So if you’re reading this, and by some miracle you will be getting married/eloping/honeymooning/getting engaged in Paris between January and April, DO HIT ME UP.

xoxo,
P

Hampton’s Inpired (Shoot This Not That)

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Oh, hello Barbie & Ken!

Coming soon!
xoxo,
P

Spotted: A Red, Purple and Yellow Fall Wedding!

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Emotional, and intimate. I cannot describe this wedding better. I laughed and cried all day, and at the end, my heart was filled with joy for having witnessed such compilation of special moments. As I worked through these pictures, I fell in love with the whole day all over again. Are you ready? This one is a special one, you’ll see.

Kait’s dress was to droll for.

Her little sister passed away a few years ago, and her presence was both felt and missed at the wedding. She had this bouquet made just for her, her maid of honor.

 

xoxo,

P

Spotted: A Mid-Summer Night Dream Wedding

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

I couldn’t think of a better way to bid farewell to a wonderful summer than to show you this beautiful wedding.  There’s also no better way to start autumn than recently married, cozying up to your husband-trust me.
Heidi and Josh were married in SLC, on an intimate family setting. The day was warm and dreamy, a perfect fit for the lovely couple.

 

H E I D I   &  J O S H
August, 2011

Their reception was held at the place he proposed.
In fact, the picture below is the EXACT SPOT.

Boys will be boys.

Heidi’s dad passed away a few years ago, so she danced her first dance will all of her SIX brothers.
It was a very touching moment.

Love,
P

Spotted: A Mexican Destination Wedding

Monday, August 29th, 2011

I’m positively loca for this wedding! Remember Christian and Debbie from here?
Theirs was a weekend of family, love, celebration, and loads of chillies.
I feel extremely blessed to have the type of client I can spend 4 days with, from breakfast to dinner, and every celebration in between- and love every minute of it.
I feel blessed to be able to go to another country and try its food, meet its people, see its beauty, and live its culture for a few days.
I feel blessed for witnessing pure, young, hopeful love.

Christian & Debbie
06.03.2011

They were married for time and eternity at the LDS Colonia Juarez temple.

The reception was held at the bride’s family estate. It was gorgeous!

Mariachis’ band!

A latino wedding is only a real latino wedding if there is tons of dancing, which is my favorite part about them.

 

The next morning…

More mariachis, more food, more fun.

My clients happiness is my happines.

Love,
P

Before walking down the aisle…

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Breathe in; breathe out.

xoxo,
P

For my eyes only.

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

 

 

Until I can show you the real deal…

xoxo,
P